UNIT 1- BMR and energy requirements Flashcards
1
Q
BMR
A
Basal Metabolic Rate
2
Q
what is BMR?
A
the rate at which energy is used up when the body is at rest.
3
Q
BMR is…
A
an estimate of how many calories you’d burn if you did nothing but rest for 24hrs.
The the minimum amount of energy needed for your body functions.
4
Q
would an elite athlete have a high or low BMR?
A
high, because they have a lot of muscle
5
Q
factors that affect BMR
A
Age, hormones, other illnesses, medication
